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Rooms Controller

Australia Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Estimated salary: Approximately AUD 60,000–AUD 72,000 per year, plus superannuation and potential shift-related benefits
Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The Rooms Controller coordinates room availability, room status and daily allocations between Front Office, Housekeeping and other hotel departments. The role typically requires previous hotel or front-office experience, strong organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence using property-management systems such as Opera. The successful candidate is expected to monitor arrivals, departures, room moves, out-of-order rooms and special guest requests, while keeping information accurate and communicating clearly with colleagues. A professional appearance, calm approach under pressure, flexible availability for shifts, and a strong focus on guest service are important. Experience in a luxury or busy city hotel and knowledge of Marriott procedures would be advantageous.

About the employer

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is a premium Marriott International hotel located beside Sydney's Hyde Park, close to the city's business district, shopping areas and major attractions. The hotel provides upscale accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, fitness and leisure services, and professional guest support. It operates under the Sheraton brand, which is known for welcoming public spaces, reliable service and a strong focus on connecting guests with the local community. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, managing a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Employees generally work in a structured, service-focused environment with access to brand training, internal career opportunities and international hospitality experience.

What the job usually comes with in Australia

Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingIsland resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary
MealsIsland resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary
FlightsVaries by employer
Service chargeNone; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law)
ContractPermanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years
LeaveFull-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none
Income taxResidents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Australia?

How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.

Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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